He called down a famine upon the earth; he cut off all the food supply.

He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.

Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.

The plowers plowed my back; they made their furrows long.

I will humiliate his enemies, and his crown will shine.

I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.

It is like the dew of Hermon, which flows down upon the hills of Zion. Indeed that is where the Lord has decreed a blessing will be available – eternal life.

For look, the kings assemble; they advance together.

They say, “Commit yourself to the Lord! Let the Lord rescue him! Let the Lord deliver him, for he delights in him.”

Give thanks to the Lord with the harp! Sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten-stringed instrument!

The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.

They are filled with food from your house, and you allow them to drink from the river of your delicacies.

Trust in the Lord and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!

God says this to the evildoer: “How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant?

Surely he rescues me from all trouble, and I triumph over my enemies.

God delivers me and exalts me; God is my strong protector and my shelter.

The Ephraimites were armed with bows, but they retreated in the day of battle.

Despite all this, they continued to sin, and did not trust him to do amazing things.

He guided them safely along, while the sea covered their enemies.

May you give support to the one you have chosen, to the one whom you raised up for yourself!